Cost of Living in Accra Ghana | Budget for Life in Ghana - What is the General Cost of Living?

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Are you planning your move to Ghana and looking for some details on how much it costs to live in Ghana? We break down our budget and tell you exactly what you can expect! Learn more about the general cost of living in Ghana, just outside of Greater Accra. Gives you a great baseline to plan your expenses and set yourself up for a successful move to Ghana. P.S. We break down the cost of living in Ghana in USD with an exchange rate of 5.7 GHC to 1 USD.
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[@whitneysexima]

You will love Ghana, I was just there in March and will be back next month October. I love being there and I do plan on moving my family there in a few years. I love Ghana feels like home ❤️

[@brittanyhinton2892]

Yes, I was there in March too and I loved it, hopefully my children and myself will be back there in December

[@frankbekoe3109]

Plan buying land now on the outskirt of the city for around $4000.00, and build slowly at your pace. By the time you decide to locate permanently, the area will be well developed and it will go a long way to cut the cost of your living in Ghana. You are at liberty to contact me at “[e-mail]”.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@BlackBarbzArmyLife 2018 -we've been several times and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@issaig2112]

Hi

[@bigmike1065]

As my wife and I plan to visit Ghana next summer for spiritual, and cultural purposes. Also for consideration as a second home and maybe a future home. Your videos are phenomenal. I really enjoy the research and attention to detail. They are a tremendous help.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yay @Michael Martin! We are glad this was helpful 😊! See you in Ghana soon ❤️️!

[@bigmike1065]

@@ExpatLifeGhana , you are very welcome. I look forward. Don't stop with your KZbin channel. I follow several KZbinrs from Ghana, including Wode Maya. But it's good to have a different perspective and range of information.

[@MyFeminineCloset]

Sisssss when you’re out & a random black girl runs up & hugs you that’s going to be me! This is the first video out of allllll the expat families I’ve watched that broke this down in a way that really helped me know what to expect coming along with my kids. The underwear part was GREATLY appreciated. & you absolutely have made me realize I need to look outside of Accra for my budget. Many thanks.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yay @The Best 10 Ever! We are glad this was helpful 😊! We really think we can help others make better decisions and love their move to Ghana. I won't be scared when you jump me... I mean hug me, lol. See you in Ghana soon ❤️️!

[@4EverHome]

This was very good. Your budget is very reasonable for a family of four. Approximately $2,500 a month. I appreciate the fact that you allocated a good amount for a quality education. Thank you for sharing.

[@mayawallace7627]

Wow... that’s less than my mortgage!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@4Ever Home - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@LisaVanGemert]

I know this is for Ghana, but I can't help but think how valuable this is for people in general. Most people would benefit from this level of thoughtfulness about where they plan to spend their money.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Lisa Van Gemert - Absolutely, you can use this as a blueprint for moving abroad to any country and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@LisaVanGemert]

@@ExpatLifeGhana And not just those who are moving! Everyone! We all need budgets!

[@kwamealognon7586]

What ever the age limit you guys set for your children to have a cell phone, stick to that age... Being consistent is a plus in raising children... Remember a cell phone is a privilege earned... Luke is a smart young brother... Keep up the great work Luke...

[@sasusan1]

I'm a Ghanaian who has been away from home for close to 40 years, and it's ironic that I have to rely on your videos to reintegrate back home. Life!!! Thank you and Tony for your hard work and invaluable information. Nyame Nhyera mu.

[@nancyvine6355]

Enjoyed watching Luke. He is so personable, just like his parents! Hi to Tony! Hope to see him next video!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Aww... @Nancy Vine - Thanks for that He loved hearing this comment ❤️️!

[@jodrew1845]

He is such a bright young man... great parenting.

[@princeomarisarfo]

If netflix is what you want to rely on, there is no need for a VPN. Netflix works in Ghana 🇬🇭

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@prince omari-sarfo - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@rhinochino]

prince omari-sarfo is internet stable for Netflix?

[@shungumariti7742]

But you may not get the same shows as in the states. Netflix shows are different in every country.

[@pierresigmund]

Thanks for doing this ... since I’m thinking of moving to Africa ...I love it

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@pierresigmund - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@mrhillary6126]

You have the right to live your life the way you want to. You damn right! don't let no one tell you what to do. Great information of a general idea of cost of living in Accra, Ghana, give or take. Great video as always.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Aww... @Mr Hillary - Thanks for the support ❤️️! Appreciate your continued support too.

[@mrhillary6126]

@@ExpatLifeGhana You most most welcome Beautiful family. A big inspiration you all are, my beautiful people.

[@sandraloveladyd7019]

Thank you for sharing your budget. It’s a great outline for others to work with. Peace.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@a.konadu4010]

Meanwhile some are showing Apts for 2,000 dollars plus a month. I like this budget better...

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Affie Kon - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️. @Affie Kon - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@smw372002able]

Do you mean in Ghana, or America?

[@motowninvestor]

@Affie Kon , Right and they want to tell you it's USD dollars, when I know it's not.

[@BLKMALETV]

look further out from central accra

[@jayhendricks67]

@Julian Clarke Shem or Ham ? Remember Ham was not cursed Canaan was Cursed his off-spring also Canaan was in Israel

[@xmayan]

I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m Ghanaian and moved to England with my family when I was 15 yrs old. I now have 2 kids and want to move back home but have heard a lot of scare stories from friends. Like you, I like my numbers and no surprises so thank you for doing this breakdown

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Awesome- Welcome to the channel ❤️️! Don't let the stories keep you away! Ghana is developing at a fast pace so integrate yourself with the change now and you will see the benefits later.

[@myrtisallotey8928]

@@ExpatLifeGhana my first trip was in 2009. I have returned many times and stayed up to 9 months. Prices have really gone up and cedi down. By the way I married a Ghanian in 2017.

[@abby-a]

there are cities in ghana that is *cheaper* than Accra such as kumasi, volta region, tema, aburi, cape coast etc because Accra is too damn expensive

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @Abby A. Greater Accra will be the most expensive so that is something everyone has to weigh out in their wallets. Where are you going to head to? Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@adminbentley5752]

Abby A. Volta region is not a city

[@alltopicsmattersshow8186]

Good to know that .

[@cillygurlshops9423]

How safe are those other cities for American expats?

[@abby-a]

​@@cillygurlshops9423 Ghana in general is safe for the most part you might have a few killings here and there but its not like the killings and mass shootings we have in America. You have a Caribbean community and blk Americans that live in Aburi, you have black American that live in Cape Coast to. I don't know about Kumasi but I'm pretty sure that there might be some over there because that is the 2nd biggest city in Ghana after Accra) the Volta region you do have a few Blk Americans that live there as well. I don't know about Tema. But if you have a facebook they have groups for expats in ghana so they could probably help you out.

[@westcoastmediasolutions]

Hey sis and fellow virgo! 😊 Sept 13th is my day! This is so awesome that you have your son sitting on this video. I believe kids need to understand how many works. Good job Mom!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@West Coast Media Solutions - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@oyerepasworldandkitchen8888]

Let me just say here that majority of the schools have school buses these days depending on the one u choose.

[@oyerepasworldandkitchen8888]

@@irenedavo3768 UK at the moment my dear. and where are u Irene?

[@motivationaleducators]

💜 Just found your channel. I should be asleep, but I'm binge-watching your videos. Thanks for the info and humor. Never has going over a budget been this much fun. 😂

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Awesome @Motivational Educators! Thanks for subbing and welcome to Expat Life ❤️️!

[@DA-qz5rh]

This mother & son collab was da BOMBBBB. I think Tony is not gonna be happy cuz there is a NEW KID in town to replace him. Lololol

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@D A Heeeeeeeeeey!!! @D A - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@GoetheSon2]

You remind me so much of my mother, except in one thing.... she is a master bargainer - well, I am yet to see you in action; who knows, you might surpass her. (I have seen market women in Accra and Kumasi cry as they make deals with her). Long time follower of your blog. I promise to follow even more frequently once you hit the ground. Cheers from Chicago.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Hey Chi-Town! Tony was just passing through there to see the colder kids. And I am not makin' people cry, yet... BUT I hope to one day. I will hone my skills and make a name for myself as 'cut-throat Obroni', lol!

[@frankbekoe3109]

You make me laugh

[@ROKOYAHASHIA]

THose Numbers are definitely for a very very good living in Ghana, as an expatriate, I think most middle income Ghanains with multiple children leave on less.. The housing budget for eg is for a mansion type housing..I love it.. I rent my house on spintex (3 bedroom) to a young couple for 1200 Gh Cedis which is only about $ 250 or less, and its a pretty nice house in a good area, close to Accra..Hope when you are settled in, We can do a meet for some of us who follow you and are also Ghana bound...Cheers.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@ROKOYA - We try to factor people wanting as close to their western life as possible. We can't wait to get there on the 29th. Hopefully we can meet up sometime and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@abby-a]

this is great info. Ayo you guys really took your time to research everything and we appreciate you guys for that 🧡💛🧡 I bet it was a lot of hard work

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @Abby A. but I know I'm not the only one out there that needed this information to help make an informed decision about Ghana! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@DG-fs1pq]

You are definitely planting seeds. We traveled between Ecuador, Japan, and Southeast Asia with our kids last year, but COVID happened and we returned. The African continent is now on our minds for many reasons. We will likely be in touch. Thanks

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@David Gaines -We may be biased but if you would have began with the African continent those other places may not have been on you radar at all and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@sheilacole5639]

Hi guys, thank you for sharing Luke did a great job👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. My budget I hope won’t be as big as we are a party of 2 with no kids. I think using your figures as a guide will be very helpful.😀

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Sheila Cole - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@abby-a]

yes in ghana you can take taxi, trotro, Uber and they have other driving apps that you can use to get somebody to pick you up and drive you to your destination

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Abby is totally right on!

[@danieljones8497]

I love following your channel, it's been very informative! My wife is Ghanaian and I am American and we plan to settle in Ghana. One thing that I would add to your list of costs that many people forget is the price of remittance or wire transfers. If someone has got this number down please let me know. We spend so much money just transferring money to Ghana because they take fees on each end of the transaction. If you are planning to move there and supplementing your life with money from the US or abroad you need to be aware of this sometimes overlooked fee. Thank you so much for sharing your journey!

[@frankbekoe3109]

With money apps like Sendwave around now, just maintain your bank account overseas. Maintain your telecommunication company such as T-mobile too and you will get transferred automatically to a local telecom company in Ghana. You can then have access to your bank app on your phone which will enable you to transfer money from your Sendwave app to a local mobile money account. You can also use your debit card to take money from the ATM’s at the local banks. You will however be charged $5.00 for each transaction at the banks.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@robertyou9030]

Thank you for the video very informative soon after I contacted my girlfriend in Ghana about the cost of living it's much cheaper to live in England than it is in Ghana as my girlfriend doesn't want to come to England I called it a day with her, thank you very much save me a lot of stress.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@PlanAhead-d5b]

Voting "YES" for Luke! #lethimhaveaPhone

[@dccavalier]

You guys are my favorite expat to Africa channel. Looking forward to your move to find how life and your budget will matchup with your projections.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Aww... @DC Cavalier - Thanks for that ❤️️! We will follow up and share about how the paper and reality align!

[@sheilaerkins1071]

I’m giving a thumbs up 👍 on phone 📱 for Luke!! I can tell he is at the top of his class!!! Thanks for all the information on the cost of living in Ghana. I will be coming over on the retirement plan. Lol!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You rock @sheila erkins - And Luke love your vote! Me on the other hand 😶, lol! He will have to get the grades to keep a phone ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️. Thanks for the comment!

[@johnnyh.9327]

Your Grandma love her diplomacy... always smile...🤣🤣🤣 awesome,sounds like my older Sister she's now 79yrs old...

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Aww... @johnny h. - Great words to live by ❤️️!

[@4hisglory365]

Luke, your such a smart young man (good job@your mom and dad) please be patient. It will come in time. Your mom and dad know you better than anyone and they won’t withhold something that can enhance your educational and social time, however, this comes with a great responsibility. Keep being a helpful, respectable and kind Son and brother and you will receive the COOLEST cell ever IN TIME!

[@Nubianette]

Luke is so charming and smart, he should have a phone! This was very informative, but mostly sweet to watch the 2 of you!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Nubianette - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@lilithdemonia74]

He seems to be a very sweet and bright young man. But I'm not sure why he would need to have a cell phone in the states at his age, let alone Ghana. He can hold off on that for now.

[@4hisglory365]

Great video!! Very meticulous!! I appreciate this!! In my opinion you can’t go wrong by making allowances for extras! This was a sobering video-can’t lie, but also confirmation! Can you share what your family do for business in order to have this very comfortable budget☺️ Thank you

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@vITAL Empress -We work from home online with business in the states and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@nefertemur8951]

Greetings Expat Life Ghana, there is no doubt in my mind that Luke should have a Cellular as he seems like an intelligent young man.

[@HELPINEEDMYHAIRDONE-sn6sd]

Very Intelligent man child..reminds me of my son. Great 👍🏾 job mom and dad🙌🏾

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@HELP! I NEED MY HAIR DONE - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@KuttyJoe]

Wow, a family of 4 living for around $30,000.00 a year, comfortably....with an entertainment and travel budget! LOL That's crazy. See y'all soon! I'm coming solo, but my wife will be joining me later

[@maximah4927]

Great & affordable budget! I pay more than 2x that living in the states!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@myrtisallotey8928]

As long as you don't need to find a job in Ghana. Consider what you are paid in USA. I live in both.

[@sunsumpa8015]

I know she and the husband will be great as anchors or Tv show presenters. They have that ah! spirit and Ghanaians love positive vibes.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Interesting idea @Sunsum Pa

[@imtellinitleela7358]

Oh, what an engaging, handsome young man. Nice to meet you, Luke! And Leo is just the cutest! Hi, Leo!! Thanks for this video. I am becoming more and more intrigued!! Very informative.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Awesome- Welcome to the channel ❤️️!

[@LotusFlower5312]

Thank you so much for sharing your channel content! As I watch each video, I find myself smiling from ear to ear at the possibilities Ghana offers! Luke is absolutely adorable and his smile is one that is so genuine not often seen here in the states. I love it!!! I pray peace and blessings unto you & your family! I pray my future allows me to share with you personally as a community neighbor very soon how much of a blessing you have been to me through your channel!! Godspeed 💯🙏🏽💪🏽🥰✌🏽

[@py20]

Big shout out to Luke. You did well playing Daddy, except for his signature "charlie", which you wouldn't say to end the video. Because of that I second mummy's decision not to give you a phone -- for now! LOL

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Paa Ben - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@paclypz1]

You guys are awesome. I just love your meticulous planning. Wish you all the best

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks for that comment @paclypz1, appreciate it 😉!

[@ebperry68]

Thank you! That budget is very encouraging.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Ed Perry - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@ableabia1513]

There is a lot of school that have 🚌 picks kids for school it’s depends of the school you want

[@favored4life]

Love this! I'm a first generation American born Nigerian who was raised by a strict Nigerian mother. I've only been back to Nigeria once when I was 6 years old. I definitely want to move to Ghana or Nigeria so my children can know their culture.

[@ginnafraser6013]

I love your boys... Luke is a smart intelligen child. You are giving him an amazing experience of moving and living in a different country like Ghana, you go girl I like to over budget my self!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Ginna Fraser - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@CottonForTheSoul]

Great co-host, 'Trumped' one of the numbers a bit, but I'm sure he can pronounce China correctly so I think he deserve a reward for his confidence and professionalism, maybe a phone will do it?

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Cotton ForTheSoul - Too funny and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@cassandraknight9869]

Yes Luke is so Handsome and Smart, and yes please get that baby a cellphone. He’s going to be responsible with it Mom👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💗💙

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Interesting idea @CASSANDRA KNIGHT

[@nativenuyorker8878]

Luke appears to be very intelligent, articulate and handsome! I would make sure he had a tablet and/or a laptop. I think he sure seems responsible enough to have a cell phone and it would be good for emergencies.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@NativeNuYorker Tomlinson - He has a tablet and isn't alone to need a phone. Appreciate the complements and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@susandejohnette6409]

Most Americans’ frame of reference is with the US monetary system; not the currency/ monetary system used in Ghana.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@MaameSika]

Actually there are school buses in Ghana but Accra schools do not have school buses for some reason. When I was in primary school in Ghana, my school had a lot of buses and all the schools in my town which is Kasoa right outside Accra had buses so I really don't know why. I asked all my friends in Accra why they didn't have school buses but they didn't seem to know.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@javierlayne5385]

Happy belated Birthday, Ayo. Great job Luke, helping out mom while dad is out. Yes, he 😊 deserves a phone, don't forget to share with your brother! Thanks for this amazing budget for a family of four. Raise the bar in budgetting that incidentals or unforeseen wont cause hardship. ✌

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for the birthday wishes @Javier Layne! Appreciate it 🎉❤️👍🏽

[@jamonit9479]

I love how detailed you are. Great job!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you so much @Jamika Harris! We are glad this was helpful 😊!

[@freddiedouper]

My my my, that woman doing the budget! Let's hope her line of work has some good money coming in and papa bears as well. That's like nearly 30 thousand us dollars a year😅 wow😳

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Gavin Frederick -The budget is a little higher for those holding on to the western mentality and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@TheBoblankgh]

I think Luke will need a cell phone. He seems to be a very responsible guy.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Kobina Obo Blankson - Who would he call and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@skelonydq]

Love Love you guys. I stay in Tema by the way. I can't wait for you guys to come to Ghana.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yay @David Quame - we love Tema! We will be there in in a couple of weeks ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️! See you soon 😉.

[@mayaho2739]

This was so informative, Luke did a great job! Our family would love to meet up with you all when we come to Ghana early next year! Much love 😍

[@jennebahallette8790]

Ayo, you are one in a million, but Luke was incredible lol 😆. No cell phone for Luke right now, I am sorry Luke 💔. Keep those videos coming

[@pamissah16]

Hi sis. Looking at your budget I think you should consider buying a home in Ghana because your budget is on a higher level. There are new buildings going up around greater tema area. Check out the Acheampong video they just posted. Thanks from Nevada. By the way Luke needs a phone.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@pamissah16 -The videos are more informative and not necessarily for our budget and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@ayodeler39]

Hi Ayo, my namesake! Hi Luke, I really like your shirt. Locally made clothing is one of the many treasures I look forward to when I move to Ghana. Leaving London 🇬🇧to retire in Ghana is becoming more desirable for me as a pensioner. My planned monthly budget in Ghana GHS4,500 . With my retirement pension for basic living I hope to earn as a live-in after school nanny. If Luke is old enough for a cell phone he may be old enough to perform tasks for pocket money. If your quarters can accommodate a raised bed or two I would encourage Luke to take up a hobby or two. Growing vegetables, learning & helping to compost suitable kitchen waste, keeping a record of what grows. Or perform tasks like exploring maps and planning travel with a goal to earn the pocket money for his phone. 🧗🏾‍♀️? How does that sound? I would love to know and keep in touch. 🌻🌾

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Maxine AyodeleR - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@jojoko64]

This is extremely helpful information. A true look at possible living expenses on the motherland....when doing research to have the the ability to manage livelihood as best as possible. I love that shirt Luke.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks for that comment @jojoko64, appreciate it 😉!

[@tvs9978]

Aww Luke❤️ the visual of him swiping popcorn from the fridge in a previous video keeps me chuckling through the week.... I vote no for the cellphone (sorry Luke) unless there's a way to have parental controls on it. Keep him as innocent as possible 🙏. I definitely missed Tony on this. Good information as usual!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Glad you enjoyed it @TVS Ltd AND THANKS FOR THE VOTE!!!! Luke keeps me laughing too, he has a great sense of humor ❤️️!

[@catherinesmith6803]

When are you all actually moving to Ghana? Do you have a date set. I’ve contacted you all before. Very good broadcast. I currently live in NW Houston, and have several Ghanaian college students that I know personally that came to the states (and some who came to Houston and studied at HCC) through the Fulbright Commission’s CCI Foreign Exchange Program. Some live in or around Accra, and others in Kumasi and other areas of Ghana. If you don’t mind, I’d love for them to reach out to you via KZbin. They could be a good source for additional information you may need to know about Ghana.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Here is the link to our closed Facebook group for expats planning to move to Ghana & those already there (facebook.com/groups/350881975912888)👍🏽🇬🇭❤️. We leave out at the end of the month.

[@mfleur3708]

Awww, Luke seems like such a good kid. I think he deserves a cellphone. 🤷‍♀️😁 I don’t plan on moving to Ghana, but I do plan on building a vacation home there. I enjoy watching your videos and appreciate your honesty in sharing your experience in Ghana.

[@synolve]

I’d really love to have a copy of the budget! This is really awesome! I love that you included Misc!! I love Misc!! Look and the cellphone 📱 Yes, but only to be used a few hours per day and to take with him for emergency purposes🖤

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Here is the link to our closed Facebook group for expats planning to move to Ghana & those already there (facebook.com/groups/350881975912888)👍🏽🇬🇭❤️.

[@synolve]

Expat Life Ghana 🇬🇭 THANK YOU!! JOINED & DOWNLOADING NOW!!! Medasse 🖤

[@Randomuniverse-qn6cc]

Right in time i was missing you guys😍😍

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Here we are @Random Universe!! We try to keep it consistent, but this week was hard with travel and packing and moving things! Oi!

[@Randomuniverse-qn6cc]

@@ExpatLifeGhana i understand

[@Randomuniverse-qn6cc]

@@irenedavo3768 they are paid monthly .. They are paid between 500cedis ,600cedies a month ...that is 100dollars..150dollers

[@AmagloFamily]

Wow! Your budgeting skills look like mine!!! I really thought your monthly expenses for the month were going to be high. $2,500 a month amazing!!! I would love to meet up with you when I come to visit...maybe lunch? I love Ghana food!!! 🇬🇭❤

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Here is the link to our closed Facebook group for expats planning to move to Ghana & those already there (facebook.com/groups/350881975912888)👍🏽🇬🇭❤️.

[@AmagloFamily]

@@ExpatLifeGhana I'm not on fb

[@Broni_ba]

Luke should definitely have a phone. Btw he did an awesome filling in for Tony.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@lool3100 - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@kennethpelt158]

Love the video, keep making them. The wife and I are planning on visiting Ghana next year and a different African country each year.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@phillipvmason1]

Yes, I can live on that budget. All I have to do now is Rob a few banks.

[@gdotone1]

ok, glad i found this video. i ask these types of question from another video you all had posted. great job. thanks.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Uncommonconversation7220]

Please, Ayo for haircut always take your own clipper, brush and comb with you. This is for hygiene consideration and prevention of infections. Your budget is reasonable with lots of buffer build into it. Your son is great as co-presenter. Fun, Funny all the way.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Ilemobade J A S - Excellent idea and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@115dancingqueen]

awww Luke is such an intelligent and sweet young man

[@marinesam6021]

A cellphone is alright I guess. My daughter never went anywhere without us, other than school. So we didn't get her a phone until her 14th birthday. She was able to use our phones whenever she wanted to yap yap with her friends.

[@LaCharla13]

You guys almost look like twins. :) I love your headwrap it so pretty. More children! Wow, you guys are blessed. I would never have guess you had children in college, I already said it, "the BEST looking couple." Happy Belated Birthday, I wish you many, many, many more happy birthdays! Also, a happy, healthy, prosperous new year.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Charlotte Robinson - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@Johnyblac]

Loved this episode, thank you so much for sharing!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You are so welcome @Jermango Long! We are glad this was helpful 😊!

[@tieshalee5923]

Awesome budget planning.I will definitely use it as an outline for my husband and I.❤️👊🏿

[@mayawallace7627]

My husband is a numbers person so he would appreciate this video.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Here is the link to our closed Facebook group for expats planning to move to Ghana & those already there (facebook.com/groups/350881975912888)👍🏽🇬🇭❤️.

[@sojjajoefrank5150]

Hi Naa Ayo like the way you gave the father set to your boy this is Ghanaian because the seniormost boy at home always represents the father, and to the budget l can assure you that living in tema it will be 3/4 of that but it's good to budget high always. Thank you.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Joe Mensah - We purposely budgeted high and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@abby-a]

yes I'm glad they are back! I thought that you guys have already left

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

The end of September we are off @Abby A!! 😊

[@daughterofmosthigh8074]

WOW!!! I totally ENJOYED that video!!!! Your kids are beautiful! You are soooo organized!!! I think you can give him a basic phone buuuut with parent control...

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Daughter of Most High - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@jimmyd4092]

Good brake down and good ballpark numbers. Something I can really work with.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yay @jimmy D! We are glad this was helpful 😊! See you in Ghana soon ❤️️!

[@savannahwilson1295]

So love this video....very detailed, practical and informative. Love Luke!!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Savannah Wilson - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@eevans5477]

I love your information. I thought about moving to Ghana but I saw one site talk about medical problem. So I want to vacation there. I love fishing and beach.

[@abby-a]

Since luke wants a cellphone you should get him a flip-phone that's more cheaper 🤣🤣🤣 since Ayo does not want him to have one at all

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣 @Abby A. - Love that! Luke said no, no, no... but I'm gonna put that on my shortlist, lol ! ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@abby-a]

😂😂😂

[@Gaia007]

Expat Life Ghana oh geesh 😔please don’t buy him a flip phone. That’s the equivalent of not getting him a phone.

[@stacyjones1050]

A vote for cutie Luke for the phone

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You just made him soooo happy @Stacy!! 📱❤️️📱

[@jodrew1845]

Just an aside, many wealthy people do not allow their children under the age of 15 to have cell phones because of the RF radiation, negatively impacts DNA while they're growing.

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Yeah I think since he had travelled to Africa he should be talking to his friends in America. Even though I am from Ghana myself I live in America.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great point @Beatrice Owusu Achaw - and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@korubellydancer6072]

Many continued blessings to your Family. Love how you have raised your kids. Looks like great kids. Keep up the great work parenting your kids🤩

[@gyamfia119]

i love your son, he is so involved just like my oldest son.. lovely family. Sorry Luke no cell phone until u are 13 yrs old.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@autgem - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@rajajack1058]

Thank you so much for this breakdown, you like me is very detailed. I will have to travel to the states every year to maintain my citizenship so I did allow money for that tool But I was leaning toward The Gambia because it is much cheaper than Ghana according to KZbinrs living there. I'm told you must allow "tips" if you want to get things done there also. My wife and I will be visiting in January to check it out before making the plunge. However, my mind is made up, I will travel there and start the New Black Wall Street on the Motherland.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@RAJA JACK - Love that! Bring it!! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@SharodOhene]

Only is I was making 6 figs in Ghana like I do in the states. I dont think I can wait to retire 23 years til retirement in order to live comfortably. God willing. Long time.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Sharod B - Figure out how to make that there while living here and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@adminbentley5752]

Yeah I think he should have a cell phone to communicate with his friends in the US

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@ADMIN BENTLEY - Luke likes your comment 😊! I am losing this battle, lol!

Maybe give him an iPad/tablet. We’ve H a day then you take it. Can also be used for reading books/homework

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@christoperbazen5912]

Luke is your mini me. Beautiful children😉. I love that look that Luke gave you when you said, we should turn off the lights 😄 I was thinking the same thing Huh. But seriously I think repatriates need at least 1,500.00 - 2,000.00$ a month to live comfortably similar to the lifestyle in the US. What do you think?

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@jackjohnson2101]

Luke's a great kid. He doesn't need a cell phone.

[@evieo3320]

Love, love, love your videos/content. Very helpful, Ayo. ...and Mr. Luke, you're so lovely, "foyne", and smart too. Well done mum and Dad.👌🏿👌🏿

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@goldz79]

This budget really seems affordable to live off of my retirement. Granted we are a family of 3, but we are looking to live in the same area as you all. Oh and hang in there Luke. I say a couple of years before you can have a phone of your own. Lol.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@goldz79 -It really depends on how you want to live and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@mickeyf4783]

Even more than affordable if u don't mind a smaller city or town. You will live like a queen or king in smaller communities, the people in such communities are friendly and will be treated like one of their own

[@myrtisallotey8928]

@@mickeyf4783 Cape Town and Elmina I really enjoyed.

[@stanleyglover5534]

Thanks for the insight . Definitely an eye opener for those considering the move .

[@mickeyf4783]

Luke was great but i miss my buddy. A single person can survive comfortably on $10,000. Oh, Luke deserve a phone cos he is a great kid

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@josephbrown1573]

A teacher in Ghana makes about 2000 cedis a month .This is the life styles of the rich and famous, or in other words people from the Diaspora!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@joseph brown, YES, I completely agree! This is a very comfortable western life with all the things people from the diaspora would consider to be standard. And I absolutely know this is WELL beyond what is standard for working class Ghanaians. Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@Randomuniverse-qn6cc]

Which school is that🤣

[@josephbrown1573]

@@ExpatLifeGhana I am not criticizing you I am just stating a fact .I have done the same in Nigeria, used my pound exchange rate to live a very upper middle class lifestyle!. I do sometimes wonder if this is not a form of gentrification. I do not see any one building affordable housing in Africa, and there are many instances of slum dwellers being evicted from their homes to make way for some more high end housing targeted to those of us with dollars and pounds.Well I guess we are bringing needed foreign currency into the country and creating jobs so I try to justify it that way!